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Y503 COT

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,857 mi
Last recorded88,857 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY503 COT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 88,857 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

oil leak in engine area.

slight corrosion to offside rear inner sill.

Fail 7 Oct 2017 88,676 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear sill near brake cable mounting and rear suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside wing mirror housing taped

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill near rear suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak heavily leaking ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine lamp on

Pass 17 Oct 2016 83,901 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F tyre wearing low on inner tread, recommend replacing.195/50/r15-82v

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak under vehicle.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 77,139 miles

Nearside Front wheel out of shape

both front anti roll bar D bushes worn

front wipers worn

oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 77,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel out of shape

both front anti roll bar D bushes worn

front wipers worn

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 67,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 67,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 57,964 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

engine light on dash

nearside front tyre worn cracking advise replacing

offside front tyre worn cracking advise replacing

Pass 19 Oct 2012 46,383 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 39,642 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 39,539 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 35,059 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 30,687 miles

Both nearside tyres perished.

Engine light on.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play in rear top shockabsorber mount's.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,944 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,581 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 26,581 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 23,022 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Puma?

Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
56,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,167
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,649
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,373
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Y503 COT is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 69,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Puma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y503 COT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Puma typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y503 COT is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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